IUS visits DBTC Mandaluyong

Don Bosco Technical College–Mandaluyong welcomed a delegation of the Salesian Institutions of Higher Education (IUS) on September 28, 2023. Led by Fr. Oscar Lozano Rios SDB, IUS World Coordinator, and Fr. Joel Camaya SDB, Outgoing EAO-IUS Coordinator, the visit started at 9:45 am.

IUS delegation with VP Matulac. L-R, Fr. Macatangay (President-DBTI Boroko), Fr. Lozano (IUS World Coordinator), Dr. Nongkas (VP Academic & Technical Affairs-DBTI Boroko), VP Matulac, and Fr. Camaya (EAO-IUS Outgoing Coordinator).

The group included Fr. Ariel Macatangay SDB, President of Don Bosco Technical Institute–Boroko, and Dr. Catherine Nongkas, VP for Academic and Technical Affairs at DBTI Boroko. They attended the recently concluded EAO-IUS Conference.

Mr. Melvin Matulac, VP for Academic Affairs and Dean of College, guided the tour of the campus, which covered various areas such as the College Sector Offices, Classrooms, and Laboratories; Basic Education Sector Offices and Faculty Rooms; the Office of the Rector; the TVET Center, and the Pastoral Center. At the Pastoral Center, they met students and Christian Living teachers preparing for SYALA 2023*.

The visit concluded with a friendly lunch at the Convent, fostering collaboration and sharing of ideas within the Salesian education network.

VP Matulac with IUS World Coordinator, Fr. Lozano SDB

VP Matulac walks with IUS World Coordinator, Fr. Lozano SDB along the corridor of the BES classrooms.

Fr. Lozano in BES

(9/28/2023) Fr. Lozano meets some of the BES students with their Principal, Ms. Evelyn Calibo during his fraternal visit to DBTC Manda.

DBTI Boroko Officials in the BES Faculty Room

(9/28/2023) Fr. Macatangay and Dr. Nongcas enjoy a light moment in the BES Faculty room as they accompany Fr. Lozano. At the height of the pandemic, the BES Faculty Room was transformed into a friendlier and fun setting switching from individual desks to co-working spaces and features that foster creativity, collaboration, and fun.

VP Matulac with Fr. Lozano in one of the Laboratory/Shop

(9/28/2023) VP Matulac with Fr. Lozano in one of the Laboratory/Shop

Visitors view the exhibit at Museo di Don Bosco

(9/28/2023) Visitors view the exhibit at Museo di Don Bosco

IUS visits DB Mandaluyong

(9/28/2023) Fans of DB Mandaluyong. IUS delegation received souvenir fans.

DBTC extends its gratitude to the delegation for strengthening the institution's commitment to Salesian values and education. This visit underscores the community's dedication to holistic education, following the vision of its founder, St. John Bosco.

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*SYALA means Salesian Youth Animators and Leaders Assembly, an activity organized by the Salesian Youth Movement. It will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023 in the Gesú Adolescente Gymnasium.